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Hawke's Bay is Great Wine Capital of the world, sharing the status with destinations like Bordeaux, Napa Valley, Mendoza and South Australia.
Find Out MoreSituated at the gateway to Napier and Hawke's Bay's playground, Fairley Motel is located at Westshore Beach.
Read more about "Fairley Motor Lodge"...The Hawke's Bay Farmers’ Market has been around for over twenty years and is one of the oldest and largest farmers’ markets in the country. Every Sunday, Hastings' Waikoko Gardens come to life with the best seasonal produce on offer.
Read more about "Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market"...Holidays are for relaxing, having fun and spending time with family and friends.
Read more about "Kennedy Park Resort Napier"...Centrally located in Napier, the Art Deco capital of the world, Palm City Motor Inn provides superior accommodation to visitors to Hawke's Bay.
Read more about "Palm City Motor Inn"...Get your swing on at Par2 MiniGolf in Napier.
Read more about "Par2 Mini Golf"...Sawyers Arms Hotel is the gateway to the Ruahine Ranges Forest Park.
Read more about "Sawyers Arms"...A blue church-like building peers over the surrounding maize fields opposite Te Aute College.
Read more about "The Paper Mulberry Cafe"...The Village Pool is a five-pool outdoor complex in the heart of Havelock North on The Village Green and playground.
Read more about "Village Pool"...Park up at the carpark where Nelson Quay meets Hardinge Road in Ahuriri and you'll find a plesant swim-safe little beach that the whole family will love.
Read more about "Ahuriri Beach"...Centrally located within one of Napier’s premier suburban parks, Anderson Park playground's accessible and imaginative features create an inclusive environment that encourages all abilities and ages to play alongside each other.
Read more about "Anderson Park & Playground"...A’Deanes Bush is the best remaining example of the original forest of the Ruataniwha Plains.
Read more about "A'Deanes Bush"...Cornwall Park is full of features to explore.
Read more about "Cornwall Park, Playground, and Rose Gardens"...The Junior Bike Track aka Traffic Light Park on Marine Parade has been specifically designed for young children to learn basic road safety, in a safe and fun manner.
Read more about "Napier Junior Bike Track"...The approximately 3km stretch of iconic seafront connects Napier with the Pacific Ocean, with stunning vistas encompassing Māhia Peninsula in the north to Cape Kidnappers in the south.
Read more about "Marine Parade"...Dolbel Reserve is a popular walking spot for locals with an established network of tracks and expansive views across Hawke's Bay.
Read more about "Dolbel Reserve"...Frimley Park was given to the people of Hastings by the Williams family in 1951, and was formerly the grounds for the family's homestead which burned down in 1950.
Read more about "Frimley Park, Playground and Rose Garden"...Weaving in the shade of the willow trees along the Tukituki Trail in Central Hawke's Bay, this grade 2 track is a great introduction to mountain biking.
Read more about "Tukituki Trail MTB and Gum Tree MTB Park"...Great fun and road-rule practice for the little ones.
Read more about "Hastings Cycle Skills Track "...The playground was named after May and Peter Harris in recognition of their significant donation to the Marine Parade playground project.
Read more about "Marine Parade Playground"...Ranui Farm Park is a working sheep and beef farm owned and operated by the Ennor family, which also has more than 30km of mountain bike trails.
Read more about "Ranui Farm"...The Tukituki Trail is dual-purpose limestone tracks on the banks of the Tukituki River between the towns of Waipukurau and Waipawa in Central Hawke’s Bay.
Read more about "Tukituki Trail, Central Hawke's Bay"...With a distinctly rural feel, Puketapu Park might be a bit off the track but it is worth the trip!
Read more about "Puketapu Park"...For decades, the breathtaking scenery has made Māhia a favourite holiday spot for many families and individuals.
Read more about "Māhia Beach"...Russell Park is an exciting outdoor space with lots of fun activities and big open spaces, the perfect place to enjoy some family fun.
Read more about "Russell Park"...Set alongside the waterfront in Ahuriri, Spriggs Park playground is a large playground which has much to offer children and families of all ages.
Read more about "Spriggs Park Reserve Playground"...From small, deep rockpools perfect for swimming, to spectacular rock formations, that create the pristine fishing conditions for snapper, kahawai and kingfish, this stretch of the coast is a fantastic playground for water lovers.
Read more about "Māhia Rock Pools"...Located just alongside the Village Pools, the Village Green is the undisputed king of playgrounds in Havelock North.
Read more about "Village Green"...From the Hawke's Bay side of Lake Waikaremoana, continue following SH38 around the eastern side of the lake until you reach the old Information Centre where you need to turn to Aniwaniwa Rd and follow it for the next 1.5km.
Read more about "Papakorito Falls"...Opened in 2013, William Nelson Park is a popular inner city park that includes plenty of grass and seating areas, a playground and a skate plaza.
Read more about "William Nelson Park"...The Lions Community Playground at Windsor Park is 6,000 square metres of family fun.
Read more about "Windsor Park Playground"...Wairoa's destination playground opened in the centre of town in late 2017, with additional features added in late 2018.
Read more about "Wairoa Playground"...This large, recently upgraded playground, offers something for all ages.
Read more about "Taradale Park Playground"...Farndon Park Domain is nestled along the Clive River between Hastings and Napier.
Read more about "Farndon Park Domain"...Waimārama is 20 minutes' drive from Havelock North, offering a long white sand beach that's generally very safe for swimming.
Read more about "Waimārama Beach"...Westshore Beach is patrolled during summer months by the Westshore Surf Lifesaving Club.
Read more about "Westshore Beach"...Come along to the Gallery and get creative with fun art activities related to our current exhibitions!
Read more about "Kids Drop-In Art Days 2025"...NZ's biggest preloved clothing markets - Welcome to My Walk in Wardrobe!
Read more about "Sustainable Fashion Market "...Join Sam and Te Rerehua as they prepare a Matariki feast in the Kai Stars of Matariki: Tupuānuku and Tupuārangi, by Miriamo Kamo and Zak Waipara.
Read more about "Matariki Storywalk"...Celebrate Matariki at Waiaroha, Heretaunga Water Discovery Centre, Hastings.
Read more about "Matariki at Waiaroha"...A stand up comedy show featuring four comics currently touring the pro circuit for a variety of laughs.
Read more about "The Cabana Comedy Bash"...Toitoi Hawke's Bay Arts and Events Centre presents CDP with Tall Stories' production of THE GRUFFALO based on the award-winning picture book by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler A mouse took a stroll through the deep, dark wood...
Read more about "The Gruffalo"...Whether you're here for one day, one week or perhaps even longer, you need to tick off at least one of these non-negotiable Hawke's Bay experiences.
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Hawke's Bay is Great Wine Capital of the world, sharing the status with destinations like Bordeaux, Napa Valley, Mendoza and South Australia.
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